Speaking in a statement about the record, Guetta said: "I could have chosen to repeat the style that has become so successful for me, but I wanted to grow as a producer and push myself to the limit. Try new ideas. Get out of my comfort zone. Create songs that stand up whether played by a DJ, a rock band or an orchestra.

"I worked with piano, violins, guitars and blended them with electronic elements. It's also my most personal album lyrically, which is why I called it 'Listen'. Dance too, but really it's from the heart."